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Statistics suggest that a majority of the people searching the web on their phones are looking for something local. According to a study shared by Search Engine Land, 50% of people go to the store or business they searched for within a day of that search. Additionally, 60% of people have made use of the information they found on local online ads and on a business’s website. These factors have great relevance for the business trying to bolster its presence in the local market....

If you’re interested in medication, drug therapies, and other aspects of pharmaceuticals, but you can’t see yourself working behind the counter at a hospital or drugstore as a pharmacist, filling prescriptions and interacting with patients and customers, there’s another option you can pursue—pharmacology. Pharmacologist Job Description Pharmacologists research and test medications and chemical compounds for the development of drug therapies, the prevention of drug interactions, and so forth. Specifically, these experts study how drugs are broken down, absorbed, and spread throughout the body....

Books and manuscripts are increasingly distributed by electronic means, but the concept of copyright protection still stands. It is the author’s legal protection against theft of literary, musical, or artistic work. The Nitty-Gritty When your book is placed under contract with an established publisher, the U.S. copyright is legally assigned by the publisher. Note that this protects the author from misuse of the work within the U.S. It’s not global protection....

Definition of Coda: A coda is an oval-shaped musical symbol with oversized crosshairs used to organize complex musical repetitions. The Italian phrase al coda instructs a musician to move immediately to the next coda, and can be seen in the commands dal segno al coda and da capo al coda. See segno and capo. More Musical Symbols & Commands: Grand Staff Key Signatures Time Signatures Tempo & Speed Music Notes Music Rests Sharps & Flats Dotted Notes...

Before you start any business, you need to decide what products or services you will provide. Starting a free online business is no different. Start by thinking about your interests, passions, and skills. Do you have a hobby you can turn into a business? Do you have knowledge or skills others may want or need? ​ Before you start any business, you need to decide what products or services you will provide....

Buying rental properties that are in a distressed state is one strategy for making money as a property investor. Rental properties that are old or are in foreclosure can often be purchased at steep discounts. Learn what to look for when buying a property, as well as the best strategies for adding value. Things to Look for That May Increase Rental Values When considering a potential rental property, there are several factors that could point to a promising investment....

Market segmentationis the process of dividing your target market into distinct groups of buyers that require different products or a different marketing mix. It is one of the steps that go into defining and targeting specific markets. Businesses that target specialty markets will promote their products and services more effectively than a business aiming at the “average” customer. By using market segmentation to communicate more effectively with your customers, you can give your business the marketing edge over competitors....

Most people are familiar with Father’s Day and Flag Day. Awareness is growing for Juneteenth. These are just a few significant holidays in June. But many other causes or topics far less familiar to the general public are part of the month of June. Many of them are great opportunities for businesses to join in for marketing and promotions. Many countries adopt causes or special interest groups to promote during specific calendar months....

It is important to be nice. But sometimes being nice can be misconstrued as being weak. Should you be nice to everybody? Should you be nice only when others are nice to you? Do nice guys and gals finish last? Here are some interesting views and quotes about being nice. Dave Barry “A person who is nice to you, but rude to the waiter, is not a nice person.” Garrison Keillor...

Since first introducing breakfast items to the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry in the early 1970s, McDonald’s morning offerings have become a valuable part of its business. In addition to generating as much as a quarter of the Chicago-based company’s annual revenue, McDonald’s brisk breakfast business over the years has inspired myriad competitors to find innovative ways to compete for customers. McDonald’s Leads the Way McDonald’s morning menu first started taking shape in 1972 when a franchise owner named Herb Peterson showed McDonald’s chairman Ray Croc a breakfast sandwich idea they’d created....

Activating cheats for The Sims 3 on PC doesn’t require you to edit any game files or download third-party software. You just need to know how to access the cheat console. You can even play as a developer with the testingCheatsEnabled code. Lifewire These cheat codes work exclusively with the Windows and Mac versions of The Sims 3. How to Enter Cheats for The Sims 3 on PC While playing the game, display the cheat console with the following keyboard shortcuts:...

Think back to when the two of you were dating one another. Did you have times when you had nothing to say to one another? Probably not. When a couple reaches the point of not having anything to say to one another, their marriage is in serious trouble. Here are some tips on why conversation in a marriage is so essential, and topics to talk about. Andre Maurois, a French novelist, and essayist wrote, “A happy marriage is a long conversation which always seems too short....

Tiger Woods debuted on national television at the age of 2. On Oct. 6, 1978, Woods — then about 2.5 months shy of his third birthday — appeared, along with his father Earl, with Bob Hope and Jimmy Stewart on “The Mike Douglas Show.” More details about the show and Tiger’s appearance are below, but first… How to Watch Tiger’s ‘Mike Douglas’ Appearance The almost-3-year-old Woods’ television debut can be watched as a grainy clip on YouTube and other video websites....

Time management is really all about managing yourself. You can’t really “manage” time because there are 24 hours in a day, 60 minutes in an hour, 60 seconds in a minute—and that never changes. However, you can control where and how you spend your time and take actions to reduce or eliminate time wasters. Here are ten timeless ways to take control of your schedule each day to make the most of the time you have available....

In October 2018, the Air Force announced restrictions on Permanent Change of Station (PCS) assignments, to be effective immediately. In an effort to save PCS dollars and to stabilize and better develop the force, new policies have been developed regarding PCS moves that will keep most Air Force personnel in one location for a longer period. This limitation can be good or bad, depending on how you look at it....

Whether we’re trying to present an idea or make a deal, the goal is always to communicate clearly with our audience. Business buzzwords, acronyms, and slang can cause misunderstandings that cost time and money when we’re trying to do business. The Problem of Business Buzzwords As business people and professionals, we need to be sure that we’re speaking the right language to the right people at the right time. Both slang and buzzwords are types of informal, trendy language; both obscure meaning....

You’ve just interviewed for a job, and you’re wondering if you’ll receive a notification if you’re not chosen for an interview or offered a position. Or you’re an employer notifying an applicant that they weren’t hired. What does a rejection letter look like? What’s included in a candidate job rejection letter or email? Will the company even send one? If you’re the hiring manager, should you notify applicants who weren’t offered a job?...

We know that forgiveness is a powerful and healing force in a relationship, but there can also be a time when you want to move on from someone. Perhaps you have forgiven over and over in the past, and you feel as if your friend just does not understand how to be a friend. Maybe you have been hurt so badly that you can’t trust your friend again. Or maybe your pal just didn’t “get it” when they behaved badly and think what they did is no big deal....

The standard cut rule used in “regular” PGA Tour tournaments (as opposed to major championships and several other tournaments that have their own, separate cut rule policies) is this: The field is cut after 36 holes to the low 70 scores plus ties. However, if that results in more than 78 golfers making the cut (due to many golfers being tied for 70th place), a second cut takes place after 54 holes, again to the low 70 scores plus ties....